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Accounting Technician
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$5,013.61 - $6,094.07 Monthly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Recreation Specialist
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$20.10 - $24.43 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Water Maintenance Worker I/II
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$4,542.09 - $6,094.07 Monthly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Senior Equipment Mechanic
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$6,108.60 - $7,425.05 Monthly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Park Maintenance Worker I- Part-time
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$24.82 - $30.17 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
Fire Paramedic
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$9,856.00 - $11,675.01 Monthly
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
- Public Health
Police Officer Trainee
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$6,744.86 - $9,019.10 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer Trainee- Lateral or Academy Graduate ONLY
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$8,431.07 - $11,273.88 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Cadet
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$17.08 - $20.77 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard (Part -Time)
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
$22.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Accounting Technician
- 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 United States
- CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
- May 15, 2026
- $5,013.61 - $6,094.07 Monthly - Full Time
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA

This beautiful coastal community, located adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport, has a resident population of approximately 16,000 and a day time population in excess of 80,000. The community is a conservative, family oriented town during evenings and on weekends, but it is also a bustling center of commercial and industrial activity during business hours. Current issues include maintaining the community's quality of life (traffic, density, public safety), business retention and attraction, and assuring the long term economic stability of the community. El Segundo is a full service city with a total of approximately 280 employees and an annual budget of $51 million.
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- $5,013.61 - $6,094.07 Monthly
- Full Time
- May 15, 2026
Job Description
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The current vacancy is for an Accounting Technician full-time position in the Finance Department.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. The first review of applications will be completed on Wednesday , May 27, 2026 . Applications received after Wednesday, May 27 , 2026, may not be considered.

Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process. Selected candidates are typically placed at the entrance of the salary range, and depending on qualifications, may be placed up to the midpoint of the range. This position works a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. City Hall hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized, technical and paraprofessional work in support of the City's Accounting/Finance function and paraprofessional accounting work in the preparation, review and maintenance of financial and statistical records; and may provide technical accounting support for a City department, function or program.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of specialized, technical, administrative and paraprofessional work in support of the City's Accounting/Finance function.

Researches and provides accounting-related information concerning a designated City department, function or program; maintains records and documentation of designated activities such as charges, penalties, delinquent notices, usage, service orders and the like; evaluates records and reports and initiates appropriate course of action.
Compiles and records fiscal and statistical data; prepares statistical reports, correspondence and related documents; posts, adjusts and reconciles designated accounts and balances; processes time sheets and payroll information; prepares reports of financial activities and transactions.
Provides information and assistance to other departments and to the public regarding department, function or program accounting-related and other operating policies and procedures; gathers, abstracts and explains or interprets technical data and rules and regulations.
Reviews claims, warrants, computer source documents and other records for accuracy; codes and otherwise prepares documents for further processing; verifies and prepares invoices, billings, purchase orders, vouchers, warrants, statements and the like for disposition.
Collects money for a variety of accounts and calculates payments according to formulas.
Provides direct or backup administrative support to the work unit in preparing correspondence, standard forms, charts and reports; responds to inquiries from other City employees and the public regarding procedures, processes or departmental activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:
Accounting principles, practices and procedures involved in the preparation and processing of accounting/financial records.
Recordkeeping methods related to accounting or financial transactions
City policies and procedures involved in the preparation and processing of fiscal records.
Procedures, methods and office equipment/computer programs used in accounting and financial transactions and record keeping.
General office support practices and procedures.
Variety of computer software, including work processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Records processing and maintenance procedures and systems.
Skill in:
Performing a variety of specialized, technical and paraprofessional work in support of the City's Accounting and Finance function.
Operating a variety of office equipment, including calculator, typewriter and computer/data terminal.
Analyzing and resolving unusual situations involved in financial and statistical record keeping systems.
Making arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately.
Performing technical-related financial record keeping work.
Applying and detecting errors in specific segments of a record keeping system
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Qualifications

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent, and completion of college level coursework in accounting, bookkeeping or finance.
Experience : Three (3) years of accounting, or related experience in the maintenance of financial and statistical records; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions: Typical office environment.

Supplemental Information

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging

CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA)
Benefit Summary - Effective 5/17/2019

PERS Retirement : Tier I-2%@55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Employee required contribution is 8% of pensionable income. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13 have three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare and payment of 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2025 Social Security income cap is $176,100.

Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Medical Insurance : $1,800 per month for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS.

Educational Incentive : Up to $334.21 for B.A. if job doesn't require it. Must be approved by Department Head. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D : $184.25 per month City contribution. Employee & eligible dependents may be covered for optical and dental. $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. AD&D insurance policies provided for employees.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

State Disability Insurance (SDI) : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. There is a 1% Employee deduction for this benefit.

Long-Term Disability: City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary after a 60-day waiting period. Applies to non-job related occurrences.

Work Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off.

Holidays : 11 fixed paid holidays plus 2 days of Personal Leave per year.

Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days [one workweek where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident. Two (2) additional unpaid days may be taken.

Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $1,750 per year for tuition and books.

Longevity Pay: Up to $66.84/mo for 5 yrs of service; Up to $133.68 for 10 yrs of service; Up to $200.53/mo for 15 yrs of service. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

Uniform Allowance : Dollar amount varies for specific classes.

Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee); Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program; Payroll Direct Deposit.

Revised: 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 2/15; 8/16; 5/17;5/19; 8/22; 3/25

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA

This beautiful coastal community, located adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport, has a resident population of approximately 16,000 and a day time population in excess of 80,000. The community is a conservative, family oriented town during evenings and on weekends, but it is also a bustling center of commercial and industrial activity during business hours. Current issues include maintaining the community's quality of life (traffic, density, public safety), business retention and attraction, and assuring the long term economic stability of the community. El Segundo is a full service city with a total of approximately 280 employees and an annual budget of $51 million.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
- El Segundo, California, United States
- http://www.elsegundo.org/
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